Photo Source: Edison Electric Institute Click HERE for PDF Copy I am the Complainant in this docket. I file these two motions pursuant to 18 CFR § 385.212 (Rule 212). Background On May 4, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency and issued Executive Order 13920: “Securing the United States Bulk-Power…
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Electric Grid Cybersecurity: A Victory for the Secure the Grid Coalition
Coalition plays the long game on electric grid cybersecurity On June 20, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the electric grid cybersecurity reliability standard CIP-008-6 (Cyber Security—Incident Reporting and Response Planning). The Secure The Grid Coalition has been fighting this battle now for several years. The result of our efforts is an improved…
Civil Defense Radio: Mike and Preston on EEI and China
Is it okay for EEI and China to lobby against grid security? We don’t think so! Listen to Episode 10 of Civil Defense Radio: Mike and Preston discuss EEI and China and the recent revelation that Edison Electric Institute – who has lobbied against increased grid security – has allowed the government of the…
Is Edison Electric Institute Helping China Lobby For Less Grid Security?
Edison Electric Institute’s Members Include State Owned Chinese Companies The Edison Electric Institute (EEI), according to their website, is the trade association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Let’s start with Exhibit A—The Edison Electric Institute’s May 2019 member list. You will note on page 3 the names of three Chinese “members” of…